non-poisonous

• Se dit de ce qui ne peut pas causer de mal ou la mort en cas d'ingestion ou de contact ; sans danger pour la consommation ou le toucher.

Describes something that is not capable of causing harm or death by poisoning; safe to ingest or touch.

1. Not producing poisonB1formal

   Describes an animal or plant that does not produce or contain toxic substances.

   non venimeux / non toxique

   • The garden snake is non-poisonous and harmless to humans.
   • Many non-poisonous mushrooms look similar to poisonous ones.
   • Non-poisonous spiders are often kept as pets.

   Synonymesharmlessinnocuousnontoxicnonvenomoussafe

   Antonymespoisonoustoxicvenomous

2. Safe to eatB1formal

   Describes food or substances that are not harmful if consumed.

   Non toxique pour la consommation

   • These berries are non-poisonous and can be eaten raw.
   • The label confirms that the dye is non-poisonous and food-safe.
   • Non-poisonous plants are often used in salads.

   Synonymeseatableedibleharmlessnontoxicsafe

   Antonymespoisonoustoxicvenomous